Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
shrewdies	15	15
shrewdly	17	17
shrewdness	17	17
shrewed	13	13
shrewing	16	16
shrewish	15	15
shrewishly	20	20
shrewishness	20	20
shrewlike	19	19
shrews	11	11
shri	6	6
shriek	12	12
shrieked	15	15
shrieker	14	14
shriekers	15	15
shriekier	15	15
shriekiest	16	16
shrieking	18	18
shrieks	13	13
shrieky	15	15
shrieval	15	15
shrievalties	19	19
shrievalty	19	19
shrieve	13	13
shrieved	15	15